18.15
GoodSky Bet, For The Fans Handicap
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.60
- Place: £2.00
Form: 120-43 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointing at Southwell (5f, AW) nine days ago and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but he looked progressive previously and won over this C&D (good) two starts ago; shouldn't be written off. |
8/1 |
|
12th 4 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Disappointed when sent off favourite for the 3yo sprint at Royal Ascot last season, but his subsequent 344-day absence suggests there may have been an issue; improved with each of his three runs this year, most recently seeing off a thriving rival in a Class 2 event at Haydock 25 days ago; up 5lb but he showed an aptitude for this track last year and still has time to do better; solid. |
9/1 |
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1st 6 (7) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Prominent-racer who reappeared with good fourth at Doncaster (5f, good) in June and ran a big race when third of 16 behind American Affair at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) last time; can be thereabouts once more. |
7/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 13-121 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (11) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Two wins from five races this year, latest at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in June; close second to Jer Batt over C&D (good) next time, runner-up at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) since and there's every chance he'll continue to progress, especially if settling better than last time; key player. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Highly progressive this year, winning twice (5f, good to soft) and going very close to a third Sky Bet Sunday Series win (and resulting £100,000 bonus) at Haydock (5f, good) a fortnight ago; has another crack at the bumper payday here and every chance he'll land it; has won on fast ground. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 (10) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Improved form this year, winning on reappearance at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) before a good second of 15 at Hamilton (5f, good; denied clear run), then winning again at Thirsk (5f, good to soft); he's up 8lb for last time but did it cosily in that big field and could still be ahead of the handicapper; aiming for third Sky Bet Sunday Series win and £100k bonus. |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 174166 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (12) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
|
10th 1 (6) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Two wins this season (5f, good to soft/good to firm) under Oliver Searle; another creditable effort when third of ten at Haydock (5f, good) 13 days ago and no reason why this consistent filly won't give another good account of herself. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins this season (5f, good to soft/good to firm) and beaten just under 2l when a creditable sixth at Ascot (5f, good/good to firm) the last twice; might not be far away. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 7-2044 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (1) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Down a long way in the weights since finishing second in the 5f handicap here last August and has possibilities on the pick of this year's efforts but he's never won a turf handicap and wasn't at his best in the refitted visor at Chepstow recently; best form on good or quicker ground. |
11/2 |
|
4th 4 (12) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Without a win since February 2022 and just 1-32 on turf, but he's run well when fourth off this mark on his last two starts (5f, good to firm/good), most recently at Haydock on Sunday, and he's an each-way contender. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 739636
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Durable handicapper who enjoyed a purple patch in late 2023; well treated now and there have been some solid efforts in defeat on turf this summer; likely to make another bold bid. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
15th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on outer from over 1f out, went third final 110yds, nearest finish |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (5) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Four AW wins last November/December and close third at Doncaster (5f, good) last month; however, his form has been a bit in and out of late and he's won just one of his 28 starts on turf. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: -27822 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 9 (18) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Two agonising defeats in midsummer at Windsor and Doncaster; ran respectably at Haydock last time without suggesting he is the answer to a competitive race such as this. |
25/1 |
|
6th 1 (9) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Has gone very close at Windsor (5f, good to firm) and Doncaster (5f, good) the last twice; the handicapper has reacted only lightly and he can be bang there if conditions are suitable (unproven on slow ground). |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
5th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, went third halfway, led narrowly inside final furlong, faced challenges final 110yds, headed post |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 027275 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
16th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Hard to win with and, although he's run several good races in defeat this year, he remains opposable for win purposes; another type of headgear given a go this evening. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (1) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Just one win from his last 30 starts but has gone close a few times this year and he was beaten just over 1l when fifth of 18 at York last Saturday; a first-time eyeshield replaces cheekpieces; each-way claims. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
27th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
More than capable off this mark but he has won just one of his last 29 starts; unplaced in four visits to York but the likely frenetic pace will play to his strengths and he holds each-way claims. |
11/1 |
7/1
Form: 62-242
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (5) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Pace-setter who ran well when second of 13 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July but has failed to repeat the form twice since; at least as effective at 6f and may bounce back; having first run at Chester today. |
10/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
raced near side |
16/1 |
|
8th 2 (11) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Neck runner-up here (6f, good to firm) last June on final run last season and he's also gone very close on two of his three starts this year (5f, AW/good to firm); ran pretty well on heavy going here in 2022 on sole encounter with slow ground; this front-runner can make another bold bid. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: -42951 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (2) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won 2yo novice over C&D last June and landed a five-runner fillies' handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) in July; however, she's failed to threaten the next twice and needs to raise her game in this competitive race. |
11/1 |
|
9th 9 (12) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 3111 when racing against her own sex, most recently beating Miss Attitude by a neck at Doncaster (5f, good; off 2lb lower) on penultimate outing; came up short in Class 2 handicap last time but looks interesting back in a females-only race; has won over C&D. |
14/1 |
|
9th 7 (4) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
3yo who added to last season's two novice wins when narrowly landing five-runner fillies' handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) last month; just 2lb higher today and can give another good account, but this is more competitive and it's likely she'll need a bigger run; unproven on slow ground. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 783636
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (8) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Best efforts for this yard have come over 6f but a stiff 5f should be fine too; not at his best at Haydock four weeks ago and a visor is now reached for. |
7/1 |
|
10th 10 (8) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Ran really well when close third of 18 at York (6f, good to soft) last month, then failed to settle when fair sixth of 14 at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last time; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to. |
12/1 |
|
6th 9 (6) |
25th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Rhythmic Acclaim
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.90 |
| Tricast | £125.14 |
| Trifecta | £218.40 |
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